Jessica Aletha

Shannon

Jessica Aletha Shannon, our beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, was born to Beverly Shannon and
Jessie Shell on September 11, 1986, in Tupelo, Mississippi. Jessica was a good friend to all, and she especially loved her son Tay, her mother Niece, as well as her entire family. Jessica was an exceptional mother, who loved to cook and provide for her son. She did all that she could to make sure Tay had everything he needed. Jessica departed this earth on February 7, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Jessica was all about family sticking together and loving one another. Jessica loved her son and was extremely proud of him. Jessica would sacrifice her own needs to make sure Tay had the best.

Jessica attended Tupelo High School and was an extremely smart young lady, especially in math. Jessica loved the Lord and was bap-
tized at an early age at Rising Star Church. Jessica had a beautiful voice; she loved to sing and attend Sunday school.

Jessica Aletha Shannon leaves to cherish her precious memories to:her son, Laquavious "Tay" Shannon; her mother, Beverly "Niece"
Shannon; her father, Jessie Shell; brothers, Kerry Orr and Patrick McCoy; sisters, Michelle Shell and Keisha Walker; aunts, Sharon, Brenda, and Stephanie Shannon, and Cynthia (Kenny) Jones; uncles, Benjamin, Craig (Temeka), and Byron Shannon; great-uncle, Bobby Joe (Mary Ann) Terrell; a special cousin, Tiffany (Kinta) Walker; and a host special nieces, cousins, and friends.

Jessica was preceded in death by her grandmother, who raised her, Vergie Ray Shannon; aunt, Wanda Shannon; uncle, Steve Shannon; and her great-uncles, Waddell and Frankie Terrell.